US Bridges

Ganges Five Points over Black Fork River

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 0.2M N of Ganges E. · Structure no. 7034423

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ganges Five Points over Black Fork River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ganges Five Points over Black Fork River in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,097 by 2038. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGanges Five Points
CrossesBlack Fork River
Location0.2M N of Ganges E.
RouteCounty Highway C0207
StateOhio
Coordinates40.9093, -82.56315
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2018)
Projected traffic1,097 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ganges Five Points over Black Fork River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ganges Five Points over Black Fork River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Ganges Five Points over Black Fork River carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ganges Five Points over Black Fork River?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ganges Five Points over Black Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.